The shop owner gritted his teeth, caught in a fierce internal struggle. He knew the value of these items, but didn't want to pay too high a price, trying to obtain greater profits at a lower cost.
The shop owner squinted, scrutinizing the seemingly ordinary yet extraordinary girl before him once more. Her faded blouse and slightly worn jeans couldn't conceal the determination and confidence emanating from her eyes. This aura made her stand out remarkably in the small jewelry store. The shop owner couldn't help but wonder: who was this girl? Did she truly have some powerful backing?
“Young lady, what you say makes sense; these things are indeed good.” The shop owner softened his tone, trying to communicate with Lin Qian in a gentler way. “However, the price…”
Lin Qian knew that dealing with a seasoned shrew like this, who had been navigating the business world for years, required patience and wisdom; she couldn't be hasty. She smiled slightly and calmly said, "Boss, in business, sincerity is key. Since I've come to your 'Treasure Pavilion' today, I naturally trust your judgment and reputation." Lin Qian paused, a determined glint in her eyes, "How about this, I'll add another gold bar. That should show my sincerity, right?"
As she spoke, Lin Qian took out another gold bar weighing one pound from her backpack and slammed it on the counter with a "smack." The gold bar struck the table, making a crisp sound that was particularly loud in the quiet shop.
The shop owner's eyelids twitched as he looked at the gleaming gold bar before him. He had only intended to keep the price as low as possible, hoping to make a little extra profit, but he hadn't expected the young girl to be so decisive, adding another gold bar immediately. This made him begin to wonder if he had underestimated the girl's abilities; perhaps she really did have quite a few valuable items.
“Since the young lady is so agreeable, I can’t be stingy.” The shop owner gritted his teeth and finally made a decision. “How about this, I’ll buy the gold bars at 90% of the market price. These four gold bars, weighing a total of four jin, are worth 1,512,000 yuan. I’ll give you 1.5 million yuan in jewelry, and I’ll also give you a jade pendant and a pair of pearl earrings as a bonus. Although these jade pendant and pearl earrings aren’t priceless treasures, they are some of my shop’s specialty items, with auspicious meanings, and I hope they will bring you good luck. What do you think?”
Lin Qian was secretly delighted, knowing her strategy had worked. However, she didn't show excessive excitement, remaining calm and composed. She nodded slightly and said, feigning nonchalance, "The boss is indeed a straightforward person. It's settled then."
The transaction was successfully completed. Lin Qian, holding the bank card, walked out of "Treasure Pavilion" in a cheerful mood. The streets outside were bustling with people and traffic. The sunlight shone on her, adding a warm touch to her faded white top.
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